2014-2015 Catalog 
    
    Jun 01, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Manufacturing

  
  • MFG 115 - Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing & Welding

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    MFG 115 is designed to develop a high degree of skill in visualizing and interpreting prints. The classwork includes the principles of orthographic projection, dimensions and tolerances, the application and interpretation of machining, and welding symbols and specifications. This course also covers the reading of numerical control prints, sheet metal prints, machining prints, welding prints, and instrumentation and control diagrams.

  
  • MFG 120 - Physical Metallurgy

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    MFG 120 is an introduction to the properties of metals, effects of working metals in various forms and shapes, thermal treatments, chase diagrams and principles concerning materials science, including atomic and crystal arrangements and their effect on mechanical properties. Lab work will include testing ferrous and nonferrous metals through hands-on examination.Prerequisite: MFG 101 

  
  • MFG 130 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-2-2
    MFG 130 is an introductory course to Nondestructive Testing (NDE). This course will present an overview of this profession. Emphasis will be on the concepts and applications in American industries. The NDE methods discussed will be Liquid Penetrate Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), X- and Gamma Radiographic Testing (RT), Industrial Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Eddy Current Testing (ET). Also discussed will be the NDE technician qualification and certification procedures, career opportunities and job description.

  
  • MFG 150 - Manufacturing Work Experience

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-15-3
    MFG 150 is the first of two Mechanical Production Technology internship programs designed to provide the student with actual on-the-job work experience in a machine tool or related industrial maintenance job. The student must work at least 15 hours a week for 15 weeks, or one full semester in an approved occupation. Prerequisite: MFG 101  and/or consent of department.

  
  • MFG 151 - Manufacturing Work Experience II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-15-3
    MFG 151 is a continuation of MFG 150 . This course is a supervised machine tool metalworking or industrial maintenance work experience. The student must work at least 15 hours a week for 15 weeks, or one full semester in an approved occupation. Prerequisite: MFG 150  and consent of department.

  
  • MFG 160 - Basic Diemaking

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
    MFG 160 covers the fundamental theory and hands-on study of basic tool and die-making, including punch press sizes, principles of blanking and piercing dies, punches, pilots, die life, and their uses and relationship to each other. The student will apply these principles of die components in a hands-on practicum by dismantling and reassembling dies in the machine tool laboratory. Prerequisite: MFG 104  and CADD 101 

  
  • MFG 165 - Basic Diemaking II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
    This course is designed as a theory and hands-on concurrent curriculum of MFG 160 (Basic Diemaking I). It will cover the fundamental theory and hands-on study of basic tool and die making, including punch plates, punches and dies assembly and lineup, pilots, die-block construction, strippers, stock guides, shedders, knockouts, stock pushers, die stops, stock layout, and related topics. The student will apply these principles of die components in a hands-on practicum by building a functioning die in the machine tool laboratory. Prerequisite:   and  

  
  • MFG 170 - Advanced Diemaking

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
    MFG 170 examines the fundamental theory and hands-on study of draw dies, including die-to-press relationship, automatic feeds, progressive dies and related topics. The student will apply these principles of die components in a hands-on practicum in the machine tool laboratory. Prerequisite: MFG 160  and MFG 165 

  
  • MFG 175 - Advanced Diemaking II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
    MFG 175 is designed as a theory and hands-on curriculum continuation of MFG 170  (Advanced Diemaking I). This course will examine the fundamental theory and hands-on study of draw dies, including types, material used, lubricants and draw-die reductions along with advanced work in gauges, fixtures and intricate progressive dies. The student will apply these principles of die components in a hands-on practicum in the machine tool laboratory. Prerequisite: MFG 170 .

  
  • MFG 180 - Jig and Fixture Design

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-1-4
    MFG 180 is designed as a theory and hands-on curriculum. This course will examine the principles of locating parts, supporting parts, drilling, reaming, milling, standard fixture details, and the design of simple drill fixtures. The student will apply these principles of jig and fixture components in a hands-on practicum in the machine tool laboratory. Prerequisite: MFG 104  and CADD 101 .

  
  • MFG 200 - Advanced Blueprint Reading/Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    MFG 200 is a review of blueprint reading procedures and machining specifications with major emphasis on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is a means of dimensioning and tolerancing and drawing with respect to the actual function or relationship of part features, which can be most economically produced. In general, it is a system of building blocks for good drawing practice that provides the means of stating necessary dimensional or tolerance requirements on the drawing not otherwise covered by implication or standard interpretation. Prerequisite: MFG 115  or CADD 101 .

  
  • MFG 280 - Parametric Manufacturing Fundamentals of Milling

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3
    MFG 280 is designed to enhance the Parametric 3D Solid Modeling student’s ability to create real-world manufacturing part models, drawings and assemblies. Through hands-on laboratory exercises, milling models will be examined and created in a project-oriented environment. Prerequisite: CADD 101 , CADD 250  or consent of department.

  
  • MFG 290 - Parametric Manufacturing Fundamentals of Turning

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-3-3
    MFG 290 is designed to enhance the 3D Parametric Solid Modeling student’s ability to create “real work” manufacturing, part models, drawings and assemblies. Through hands-on laboratory exercises, turning models will be created and examined in a project-oriented environment. Prerequisite: CADD 101 , CADD 250  or consent of department.


Marketing

  
  • MKTG 101 - Principles of Marketing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Defines and analyzes business functions that direct the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers or users. Product development, planning, promotion, and pricing are studied along with various institutions that facilitate the marketing process.

  
  • MKTG 115 - International Marketing

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course examines the basic principles of marketing and examines them in the international arena. Students will be challenged to explore and think about other economies and cultures, and how these and other factors affect marketing decisions of firms. Through cases and projects, students will learn about the elements that must be examined and changed for American companies to be successful in the international marketplace.

  
  • MKTG 116 - Introduction to Import/Export

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Learn to trade with the world! This course is designed for individuals and/or companies interested in starting an international operation, expanding on existing one, or learning more about importing and exporting to become a more knowledgeable member of a corporation involved in the international market. Students will learn to think, study, and act globally. Emphasis will be placed on the practical details with actual case histories studied.

  
  • MKTG 117 - Introduction to Import/Export Documentation Logistics and U.S. Customs

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    There are many additional details that are involved in both exporting and importing of products. There are U.S. Customs requirements, the role of customhouse brokers, pricing and payment structures, and logistics decisions that must be understood and followed. Students will learn through case problems and speakers what they must know to function successfully in this market.


Mathematics

  
  • MATH 090 - College Arithmetic

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is a study of the concepts and practices of arithmetic. The course is designed to teach the concepts and facts of arithmetic and to develop computational skills. Topics studied include: the arithmetic of integers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and percent. Applications of these topics are an integral part of this course. Not intended for transfer.

  
  • MATH 091 - Math Principles for Food Service Occupations

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This course is designed to teach the concepts and facts of arithmetic and to develop the computational skills necessary to function in a professional food service kitchen. Topics included are daily cash receipts, bank deposits, recipe and food costing, menu pricing, inventory, financial statements, personal tax, payroll, and simple and compound interest. Not intended for transfer.

  
  • MATH 094 - Elementary Algebra

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This is the first course in the algebra sequence.  Topics studied include: real numbers system, solving linear equations, graphing, systems of equations, polynomial operations, and an introduction to factoring.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 090  or MATH 091  or equivalent. Not intended for transfer.

  
  • MATH 095 - Elementary Geometry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
    This course is a study of Euclidean geometry. Topics studied include: lines, angles, circles, triangles, and other polygons. Formal proofs and constructions are part of this course.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 094  or equivalent. Not intended for transfer.

  
  • MATH 098 - Intermediate Algebra

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    This course expands on the concepts in elementary algebra and it is a prerequisite for college algebra.  Topics studied include: factoring, rational expressions, radicals, quadratics, logs and exponential functions.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 094  or equivalent. Not intended for transfer.

  
  • MATH 101 - Business Mathematics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A review of basic arithmetic, decimals, and percentages. Applications include simple and compound interest, discounting notes, installment buying, and purchase discounts and markups.Prerequisite: COMPASS placement into MATH 094  or minimum grade in “C” MATH 090  or MATH 091  or equivalent. Not intended for transfer.

  
  • MATH 107 - Technical Mathematics I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course that covers the topics of elementary mathematics needed for applications in the vocational and technical curriculum.  Topics covered include measurement, formulas, ratio and proportions, and the metric system.  Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade C in MATH 090  or MATH 091  or equivalent. Not intended for transfer.

  
  • MATH 108 - Technical Mathematics II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course that covers the topics of intermediate mathematics needed for applications in the vocational and technical curriculum.  Topics covered include linear and quadratic equations, plane and solid geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and basic topics in statistics. Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 107  or MATH 094  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 119 - Mathematics for Technical Students

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
    The course is designed to provide the necessary foundation in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for success in technical courses.  It is more rigorous than MATH 107 -MATH 108 Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095  and MATH 098  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 123 - Mathematic Structures/Concepts I for Elementary School Teachers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    The curriculum in this course is designed for elementary education majors. Emphasis is placed on structure, meaning, relationships, and types of thinking in elementary mathematics. Problem solving, sets, numeration systems, integers, logic, rational numbers, and ratio and proportion are among the topics considered.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095  and MATH 098  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 124 - Mathematic Structures/Concepts II for Elementary School Teachers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: M1 903
    The curriculum in this course is designed for elementary education majors. Emphasis is placed on structure, meaning, relationships, and types of thinking in elementary mathematics. Informal geometry, transformational geometry, tessellations, measurement, probability, and statistics are among the topics considered. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 123  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 127 - Mathematics for General Education

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: M1 904
    A survey course of mathematical concepts used widely in the physical and social sciences. Intended for students whose programs do not specify a particular mathematics course. The course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Three or four topics from the following general areas are studied in depth: geometry, graph theory, mathematical modeling, mathematics of finance, social choice theory, and statistics.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095  and MATH 098  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 128 - Elementary Statistics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: M1 902
    A first course in statistics focusing on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems. Topics include the following: frequency distributions, measures of position and variation, basic probability theory, probability distributions and the normal curve, statistical inference, correlation and regression, f-test, and analysis of variance.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095  and MATH 098  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 131 - College Algebra

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    A minimal review of algebraic skills followed by a study of functions. Functions studied include: polynomial, rational exponential and logarithmic. Other topics include the following: systems of equations, the theory of equations, sequences and series, counting techniques, probability, and the Binomial Theorem.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095  and MATH 098  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 137 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: M1 905, CS 915
    A course designed for all students of mathematics with special emphasis on topics relevant for students of computer science. Included are problems on combinatorics, analysis of algorithms, set theory, graph theory, tree traversals, spanning trees, matching, networks, recurrence relations, sorting and searching, logical gates, Karnaugh maps, and finite state machines. Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 131 , or MATH 138  or MATH 142  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 138 - Pre-Calculus I: Algebra

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    Pre-Calculus I is a study of those topics in algebra which are essential in calculus. Topics include the following functions: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Conic sections, sequences, and the Binomial Theorem are also studied. Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 138 and MATH 142.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095  and MATH 098  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 139 - Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    Precalculus II is the study of the trigonometric functions using the unit circle approach. Topics of study include the following: graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, right angle trigonometry, polar coordinates, complex numbers in trigonometric form, vectors and parametric equations. Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 139 and MATH 142.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 138  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 142 - Accelerated Trigonometry/Pre-calculus

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
    This is an accelerated course that completes the objectives for both MATH 138  and MATH 139  in one semester. This is a fast-paced course intended only for highly motivated students. Students cannot receive credit for MATH 142 if they have already received credit for MATH 138  and MATH 139 .Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 095  and MATH 098  or equivalent. An “A” in MATH 098  is recommended.

  
  • MATH 150 - Mathematical Analysis for Business

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: M1 900B
    A course designed to satisfy the requirement of those colleges or universities which require an understanding of calculus and calculus-based models and for those students who are interested in applying calculus to problems in economics, finance, production, marketing, and other business disciplines. Topics include differential and integral calculus of one variable, as well as an introduction to multivariable calculus. Designed for those in the business curriculum.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 131  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 153 - Finite Mathematics

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: M1 906
    A course designed especially for students in areas such as business, economics, social science, and nonphysical sciences. It emphasizes the concepts and applications of mathematics rather than mathematical structures. Topics include: matrix algebra, applications of matrices (including solving systems of linear equations), linear programming and the simplex method, set theory, logic, Boolean Algebra, counting and probability, stochastic processes, game theory, Markov Chains, mathematical modeling, and the mathematics of finance.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 131  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 170 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
    IAI Code: M1 9001, MTH 901
    This is the first course in the calculus sequence. Topics include limits and an introduction to both differential and integral calculus. Several applications are studied such as area and optimization of functions. The calculus of transcendental functions is part of this course.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 139  or MATH 142  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 171 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: M1 9002, MTH 902
    Second course in the calculus sequence. Topics include: techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, introduction to differential equations and infinite series. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 170  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 172 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    IAI Code: M1 9003, MTH 903
    Third course in the calculus sequence. The course explores multivariable calculus. It includes vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, line integrals, and applications. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 171  or equivalent.

  
  • MATH 210 - Linear Algebra

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A first course in vectors, matrices, vector spaces, and linear transformations. The ideas in this course serve as an introduction to more abstract mathematics courses at the junior-senior level, and also covers many useful applications outside mathematics. Topics include: vectors, operations on matrices, inverse of a matrix, solution of systems of linear equations, rank of a matrix, vector spaces and subspaces, linear dependence and independence, basis and dimension, linear transformation, sums, composites, inverses of linear transformations, range and kernel of a linear transformation, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality and inner product spaces, and real quadratic forms. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 172  or equivalent. Students may enroll concurrently in MATH 172 .

  
  • MATH 220 - Differential Equations and Orthogonal Functions

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: MTH 912
    A first course in differential equations. Topics include: linear equations of the first order, linear equations with constant coefficients, the general linear equations, variation of parameters, undetermined coefficients, linear independence, the Wronskian, exact equations, separation of variables, applications, systems of linear differential equations, the method and theory of Laplace transforms, existence and uniqueness of solutions, solution by power series, and partial differential equations. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MATH 172  or equivalent.


Music

BAND

JJC Community Band / JJC Jazz Band

For credit, enroll in MUS 155  or MUS 156  . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEM 964  or ICDEM 974 .

CHOIR/CHORALE

JJC Chamber Singers / JJC Chorale
For credit, enroll in MUS 150  or MUS 152 . For non-credit, enroll in ICDEM 966  or ICDEM 965 .

  
  • MUS 101 - Exploration of Music Literature

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F1 900
    A survey of the art of music, its materials, composers, instruments, terminology, styles, and forms from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Required of music majors.

  
  • MUS 102 - Exploration of American Music

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F1 904
    A survey course dealing with important people and trends in the evolution and development of American musical culture from colonial times to the present.

  
  • MUS 103 - Evolution of Jazz

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F1 904
    A survey course which explores the evolution and development of jazz, America’s only native musical art form. The study begins in 1850 with the blending of African, European, Haitian, and Creole music and culture in New Orleans, which results in the creation of blues, ragtime and improvisation. The study continues with development of jazz in Chicago, Kansas City, New York, and Los Angeles. The course introduces blues, Dixieland, big band, bop, cool, hard bop, free and fusion-America’s music.

  
  • MUS 104 - Fundamentals of Music

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A study of the rudiments of music. Notation, scales, intervals, chords, terminology, sight singing, dictation, and ear training. Required of music majors with insufficient background to enter MUS 105 .

  
  • MUS 105 - Theory of Music

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-1-4
    A study of the basic terms, techniques and theoretical concepts of Western music by means of analysis, ear training, part-writing, and keyboard. Required of music majors. Prerequisite: “B” or better in MUS 104  and satisfactory achievement of competency requirements, or placement by examination.

  
  • MUS 106 - Theory of Music

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-1-4
    Continuation of MUS 105 . Required of music majors. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 105 .

  
  • MUS 107 - Music in World Cultures

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    IAI Code: F1 903N
    A survey course in which students explore the social and cultural settings of different musical traditions from around the world through a number of guided listening examples. No prior musical study is required.

  
  • MUS 108 - History of Rock and Roll: An Introduction

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    Historical survey of the development and major cultural contributions of American music and composers, including classical, jazz and popular forms, within the context of the American culture of the time.

  
  • MUS 110 - Class Piano

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
    Class piano for beginning piano students. Enrollment in piano or passage of piano proficiency exam is required of music majors. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 111 - Class Voice

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
    This course is designed to provide beginning or non-major students with a basic background in vocal techniques, to provide instrumental music majors with a basic foundation in vocal performance techniques, and to give drama-oriented students exposure to techniques of vocal production and interpretation for use in the area of musical theatre. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 112 - Class Guitar

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
    A course which combines beginning guitar techniques and music fundamentals. Students must furnish own guitar. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 113 - Class Percussion

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
    This course will provide a basic background in percussion techniques for non-music majors as well as music majors lacking sufficient background to participate in applied percussion. Students must provide their own sticks, mallets, pitch pipe, and appropriate carrying bag as recommended by the instructor. (May be repeated three times for credit.)

  
  • MUS 120 - Applied Piano

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in piano, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 121 - Applied Voice

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in voice, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 122 - Applied Woodwinds

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a woodwind instrument, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 123 - Applied Brass

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a brass instrument, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 124 - Applied Instrument

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in an instrument not offered by the full-time music faculty, commensurate with the student’s ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 125 - Applied Percussion

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in percussion, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 126 - Applied Guitar

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in guitar, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 127 - Applied Bass

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    Private instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in bass, commensurate with the student’s current ability. This course is intended for non-music majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before taking 200-level courses, early-entry-permit high school students, or students desiring to improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 131 - Elements of Conducting

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Elements of Conducting is a course designed to develop the basic techniques for conducting instrumental and vocal ensembles. MUS 131 will provide the opportunity for students to acquire a basic baton technique, an understanding of rehearsal techniques, an introduction to score reading, and practical knowledge through working with instrumental and vocal ensembles.

  
  • MUS 150 - JJC Chamber Singers

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
    Select vocal ensemble designed to give the highly motivated vocal performer experience in small ensemble performance. Music includes works from Renaissance to contemporary jazz. May be repeated three times for credit. Audition required. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 966 .)

  
  • MUS 152 - JJC Chorale

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
    A community-oriented choral organization available to people that want to perform oratorios, cantatas, and other major choral works. One major choral work is performed each semester. May be repeated three times for credit. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 965 .)

  
  • MUS 155 - JJC Community Band

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
    Practical experience in the rehearsal and public performance of the best in band literature. Open to all students. Required of music majors with a wind or percussion instrument as the major or concentration instrument. May be repeated three times for credit. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 964 .)

  
  • MUS 156 - JJC Jazz Band

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-3-1
    Designed to acquaint instrumentalists with jazz literature and improvisational procedures and to promote a high degree of stylistic and technical competence in performance. May be repeated three times for credit. (For non-credit, register in ICDEM 974 .)

  
  • MUS 160 - Instrumental Ensemble

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-2-1
    Small instrumental ensembles available to students who desire experience in performance of music written for small instrumental groups (chamber music). Specific types of ensembles vary from semester to semester. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 170 - Introduction to Music Business

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    An introduction to the fundamental concepts of the business practices related to the music industry. The course will focus on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music industry. The course will have a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the music business environment.Prerequisite: MUS 101 

  
  • MUS 180 - Introduction to Music Technology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    This class is an introduction to the use of computers in music production, music notation, and music education.  Basic software and concepts in educational and music technology will be emphasized.  Sources, selection, evaluation, creation, and implementation of electronic media for the musician and music educator will be covered in this course.  Basic computer and piano skills required. Prerequisite: MUS 104 

  
  • MUS 181 - Intermediate Music Technology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
    This class is a continuation of MUS 180.  It is an intermediate level music technology course emphasizing the use of computers in music production, music notation, and music education.  Finale and ProTools will be used in detail as well as introducing various other software programs in the music industry.  An introduction to “live recording” in a studio setting will be covered as well.  Additional sources, selection, evaluation, creation, and implementation of electronic media for the musician and music educator will be covered in this course.  Off campus field trips and visits to professional recording facilities will be a part of the course activities and curriculum.Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 180.

  
  • MUS 189 - Music Technology Practicum

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-5-1
    Principles and theories are put into practice through hands-on training with college-approved professional sound engineers, sound technicians and/or approved local businesses. Students perform various duties just as they would in a professional recording or live sound session.Prerequisite: MUS 180 

  
  • MUS 201 - Music History I

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    The history of music from the end of the ancient world to the end of the Baroque period. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “B” in MUS 101  and minimum grade “C” in MUS 106 . Music majors are strongly encouraged to take Music History II to ensure junior status upon transfer.

  
  • MUS 202 - Music History II

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    The history of music in the Classic, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 201 . Music majors are strongly encouraged to take Music History II to ensure junior status upon transfer.

  
  • MUS 205 - Advanced Theory of Music

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-1-4
    Continuation of MUS 106 . Advanced principles of harmony, counterpoint, sight singing, ear training, harmonic and melodic dictation, and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 106 .

  
  • MUS 206 - Advanced Theory of Music

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-1-4
    Continuation of MUS 205 . Advanced principles of harmony, counterpoint, sight singing, ear training, harmonic and melodic dictation, and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in MUS 205 .

  
  • MUS 220 - Applied Piano

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in piano, intended for music majors with piano as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 221 - Applied Voice

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in voice, intended for music majors with voice as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 222 - Applied Woodwinds

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a woodwind instrument, intended for music majors with a woodwind instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 223 - Applied Brass

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Private instruction, a one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in a brass instrument, intended for music majors with a brass instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 224 - Applied Instrument

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Private instruction, one-hour per week for 16 weeks, in an instrument not offered by the full-time music faculty, intended for music majors with the instrument as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature, and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 225 - Applied Percussion

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in percussion, intended for music majors with percussion as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 226 - Applied Guitar

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in guitar, intended for music majors with guitar as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 227 - Applied Bass

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
    Private instruction, one-hour lesson per week for 16 weeks, in bass guitar, intended for music majors with bass guitar as their major or concentration instrument or for students seriously interested in improving their performance skills. This course incorporates representative solo and study materials, advanced knowledge of appropriate literature and the goal of improved performance skills. Students are expected to practice a minimum of 12 hours per week, perform in a minimum of one student recital each semester and perform at a semester-end jury examination. Students enrolling in this course for the first time are required to audition for placement. May be repeated three times for credit.

  
  • MUS 299 - Special Topics in Music

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-3-3 variable
    The exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline.  This is a course for students interested in pursuing an in-depth investigation into a particular music topic.  A full-time music faculty member will determine the topic, with emphasis on exploring areas of study not covered by existing courses. May be repeated three times for credit.Prerequisite: MUS 101 


Natural Science

  
  • NSCI 090 - How to Study Science

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    A study skills course for students who plan to enroll in introductory science courses taught by instructors from biology, chemistry and physics. This course will discuss study skills required for all science disciplines including note taking, outlining, reading textbooks, scientific writing, cooperative learning, and test-taking strategies. Techniques such as graphing metric conversions, significant figures, proper use of a calculator, and basic computer skills will be discussed. The issue of science phobia will be addressed by having students perform portions of experiments from all of the above-mentioned disciplines in a non-threatening environment. This course is especially appropriate for students with little or no science background.

  
  • NSCI 296 - Interdisciplinary Research

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-6-4
    Pending ICCB approval
    In this course students will learn scientific research skills while pursuing a unique laboratory and/or field work project under the direction of a faculty mentor. This experience provides a basis for a broad range of future scientific research activities.  Faculty mentors will instruct a maximum of four students within areas of their own specialization.  Faculty research interests encompass the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics.Prerequisite:  , or  , or  , with a minimum grade of C.    is required with a minimum grade of C.  Consent of department is required.


Nuclear Reactor Technician

  
  • NCLR 101 - Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 1-0-1
    A study of the basic concepts and procedures necessary for an individual to function as a successful employee and/or potential candidate. Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of nuclear reactor operations.

  
  • NCLR 102 - Nuclear Reactor Theory

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
    A course designed to give the student a basic conceptual knowledge of the operation of power reactors and requirements of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing. Prepares student to take NRC administered Generic Fundamentals Examination Section(GFES).

  
  • NCLR 103 - Radiation Protection and Chemistry Theory

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A course designed to give the student a basic conceptual knowledge of radiation protection and chemistry commensurate with the requirements of federal regulations.

  
  • NCLR 104 - Nuclear Criticality Training

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-4-4
    A course designed to provide those skills necessary to start up and shut down a nuclear reactor and detect and solve problems that may occur in a nuclear reactor. The student also learns procedures aimed toward prevention as well as emergency action. A simulation of normal operations. Prerequisite: NCLR 102  and NCLR 103 .

  
  • NCLR 105 - Nuclear Reactor Technology

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
    A study of the basic concepts and procedures for the maintenance and operation of a nuclear reactor. Emphasis is placed on the heat source of the power cycle.

  
  • NCLR 106 - Reactor Cycle and Auxiliary Systems

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
    A course designed to give the student a detailed knowledge of nuclear reactor simulator systems. It also includes refresher training in nuclear reactor theory, heat transfer and radiological controls. Prerequisite: NCLR 102 , NCLR 103  and NCLR 105 .

  
  • NCLR 107 - Nuclear Reactor Simulator Training

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-6-5
    This course is designed to provide those skills necessary to operate a nuclear reactor and to detect and solve problems that may occur in a nuclear reactor facility by actually working on a simulated nuclear reactor. The student also learns procedures aimed at prevention as well as emergency action. Prerequisite: NCLR 106 .

  
  • NCLR 108 - Nuclear Reactor Observation Training

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 0-4-2
    This course is designed to provide observation of the day-to-day operation of a nuclear reactor plant under the guidance of the instructor.

  
  • NCLR 109 - Incident (On Site) Plant Systems and Components Description

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    A detailed study of the systems, concepts and procedures of a specific nuclear reactor plant which a student must have to become a nuclear reactor operator. Prerequisite: NCLR 102  and NCLR 103 .

  
  • NCLR 110 - Nuclear Reactor Operators Licensing Exam Preparation

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 5-0-5
    A study of the concepts and principles necessary for students to successfully complete the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Cold or Hot Nuclear Reactor Operator’s licensing examination. Prerequisite: Those courses in the Nuclear Reactor Operation program deemed necessary by the instructor.

  
  • NCLR 111 - Nuclear Reactor Technician Requalification

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
    A refresher course designed for maintenance of the high degree of technical knowledge and skills necessary for day-to-day operation of a nuclear power plant.


Nurse Assistant Skills

  
  • NA 101 - Certified Nurse Assistant Training

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 6-3-7.5

    Designed to prepare qualified nurse assistants to administer care as members of a nursing team in hospitals and in long-term care facilities.  Course content includes principles of patient care, and laboratory/clinical experience. Certified by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Students must be at least 16 years of age by the termination of the program, and must have completed at least eight years of grade school or provide proof of equivalent knowledge. Students must be able to speak and understand the English language and be good physical, mental, and emotional health. American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification (Healthcare Provider) must be completed prior to the clinical experience. Concurrent: CPR 100.

  
  • NA 120 - Phlebotomy Technician Training

    Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
    This course is designed to prepare the student in routine phlebotomy techniques for obtaining blood specimens for laboratory analysis.  Format of lecture/lab includes venipuncture techniques, phlebotomy equipment, micro-puncture techniques, infection control, patient identification and labeling of blood specimens. Prerequisite: COMPASS placement into ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 078  and ENG 088 , or ENG 096 ; or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 020  and ENG 098 , or the EAP course sequence ENG 077  and ENG 087 .

 

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